Lake Hills Elementary School

Welcome to Lake Hills S.T.E.M Elementary School!  I am extremely excited to have been chosen as the Principal of Lake Hills after having served the past two years as the Assistant Principal.  I can’t wait to see all of the familiar faces along with some new ones.  The Lake Hills staff is a team of dedicated, caring, knowledgeable and passionate individuals. They are dedicated to helping every student who enters our doors thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.  We believe in the potential of every child and strive to cultivate a love of learning, foster critical thinking and develop well rounded students who grow into adults prepared to make meaningful contributions to society.  We offer a rich and diverse curriculum that challenges and inspires our students while encouraging them to explore both their interests and the world around them. We understand the importance of a strong partnership between the school and home.  Your involvement and support play a critical role in your child’s educational journey.  As a mother of four, I know how critical and helpful that partnership can be.

I graduated in 2002 with a degree in Elementary Education and completed my masters in Educational Leadership in 2012, both from Indiana University.  Upon graduating college I spent 13 years at an elementary school in Gary serving as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal.  After staying home with my two youngest children for two years, I decided to return to the school setting and have been with Michigan City Area Schools since the 2019-2020 school year.

Like many of you, I wear many hats.  Some of the most important hats I wear are that of wife and mom!  I moved to the Michigan City area in 2004 when I met my wonderful husband.  We have been married for over 16 years and have since added four amazing children ranging from ages six to thirteen.  They keep me pretty busy when I’m not at work.  As a mom of four I understand the challenges we as parents are faced with daily.  I’m committed to partnering with you and not only supporting the students in the building, but you the family whenever possible as well.  The saying “It takes a village to raise a child”, couldn’t be more true.  Thank you for partnering with us and trusting us to help your precious children reach their full potential.

I’m looking forward to an amazing school year.  Know that my door is always open, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Kind Regards,
Tara Stachowiak
Principal, Lake Hills S.T.E.M Elementary